Downers Grove, IL|News|
Retail Theft, Mailbox Beatdowns: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 19-22
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
- Batavia, IL
After studying journalism at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Charles worked for almost three years right after graduation at the Wausau Daily Herald newspaper in Wisconsin, covering K-12 and higher education.
Before that Charles honed his skills as an intern at the Naperville Sun and then the Kane County Chronicle.
Charles has lived in DuPage County for most of his life. He is back on familiar turf and ready to tell your stories.
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Burr Ridge, IL|News|
Men Caught on Camera Stealing Cell Phones: Police Blotter
Burr Ridge police reports, June 5-6
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Cartoon: Hawks Bring Cup Back to Chicago
Go Hawks! And playoff beards!
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Lisle, IL|News|
Mug Shot Monday
All pictures were released by the Lisle Police Department and taken when the accused were booked on May 26-27.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
$10K in Jewelry Taken During Scam at Downers Home: Police Blotter
A male stranger immediately walked into a home once an elderly resident answered, and two more men joined him, police said. Here are the full details.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Man Shot During Attempted Robbery at Oak Brook Mall Sunday
A security guard shot one of the suspects, and two more were still at large Sunday evening, according to media reports. Here's what happened.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Woman Sues Mexican Restaurant over DuPage County E. Coli Outbreak
Elizabeth Bernardi, one of 21 victims of an E. coli outbreak linked to Los Burritos Mexicanos in Lombard, is seeking more than $50,000 in damages.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Gov. Candidate Bruce Rauner: It is Totally Within Our Ability to Fix Illinois
Rauner, who has a master's degree from Harvard, says the only way to restore Illinois to prosperity is to create a "booming economy" and prioritize education.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|News|
Naperville DUI Arrests, June 23 Edition
Here's this week's roundup of local drunken driving arrests.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
DuPage DUI Arrests, June 23 Edition
Get the details in this week's roundup.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Batavia|News|
OMG PD: Throwing Parties, F-Bombs and Ice Cream
Here's a round-up of recent, bizarre police report items from the area.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Woodridge, IL|News|
DUI, Residential Burglary: Police Blotter
Woodridge police reports, May 24-25
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lisle, IL|News|
DUI, Burglary to Motor Vehicle: Police Blotter
Here are some items from the Village of Lisle Police Department blotters on May 26-27.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Sopranos Star James Gandolfini Dead at 51
Chicago loves a good Mob story, and fictional mob boss Tony Soprano was one of our favorite wise guys. We’re Patching you through to Westwood-Hillsdale Patch in New Jersey for the full story.
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Wheaton, IL|News|
Underage Drinking, DUI Arrests: Police Blotter
Wheaton police reports, June 7-17
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
$25,000 Engagement Ring Stolen From Home: Police Blotter
Clarendon Hills police reports, June 9-19
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Lemont, IL|News|
Police Blotter: DUI, Battery, Retail Theft
Lemont police reports, June 3-15
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|News|
Porta Potty, Dumpster Torched Outside Middle School: Police Blotter
Downers Grove police reports, June 10-12
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|News|
Ex-Boyfriend Steals Pet Snake, Charged with Burglary: Police Blotter
Hinsdale police reports, June 12-17
Charles Menchaca, Patch Staff
